eloping
word · lemma: elope
Definition
To leave home secretly, usually with a romantic partner, in order to get married, often without telling family or friends.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used for romantic couples marrying secretly or in private, sometimes to avoid opposition or family expectations. Can carry a romantic or rebellious tone. Commonly used as 'eloping', rarely just 'lope'. Collocations: 'eloping to Vegas', 'caught eloping'.
Example Sentences
They are eloping because their families don't approve of their marriage.
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Not everyone dreams of a big wedding — for some, eloping is the perfect romance.
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Many couples choose eloping instead of a big wedding.
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Eloping can save both money and stress.
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They ended up eloping to the coast, just the two of them, and got married at sunrise.
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Rumors spread fast after people heard about their eloping last weekend.
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